The 2015 Top 100 Restaurants

Houston Chronicle's food critic Alison Cook has tasted her way through the Houston area to compile the list of the best 100 restaurants in Houston. Enjoy the foodie heaven of Houston by following this list.

1. The Pass & Provisions

Number The Pass & Provisions. This is Seth Siegel-Gardner and Terrence Gallivan's year. The co-chefs have their hugely ambitious dual-concept restaurant, The Pass & Provisions, running as precisely as a fine Swiss watch.

4. Killen's Barbecue

Can barbecue really achieve lofty heights? Chef Ronnie Killen has ushered Houston into a glorious new barbecue age with his comfortable Pearland venture, which stands woodpile to woodpile with the nation's best.

7. Pondicheri Cafe

With its continuous breakfast, lunch and dinner service, Anita Jaisinghani's lively Indian "diner" is more fun every year, especially this one.

11. Kata Robata

Six years ago, this thoughtful sushi spot from chef Manabu Horiuchi established itself as Houston's first serious omakase contender, meaning diners could put their multi-course, prix-fixe meal in the hands of the chef and walk away dazzled.